Psychology and Wellbeing Service (PAWBS)

Five teams come together to comprise PAWBS, namely:

• School Based Counselling Team
• Educational Psychology Team
• Well-being Team
• Primary Mental Health Team
• La Passerelle Team

Whilst the School Based Counselling Team forms part of our service, direct line management and responsibility for this team rests with the individual secondary schools who employ counsellors as members of school staff. More details about the role of the school based counsellor can be gained by contacting the individual schools or checking out their websites.

All our teams share a common drive to support and empower children and young people to further develop their social and emotional skills, well-being, voice and sense of self. Service delivery often involves direct, group and consultative work, collaborative work with other professionals and school staff and consultation with young people and their families.

Help and support during the coronavirus pandemic

The Psychology and Wellbeing Service (PAWBS) continue to offer help and support during the pandemic, more information can be found on the dedicated page.

Psychology and Wellbeing Service help and support for chilrdren, young people and parents during the coronavirus pandemic

​How to access this service

The first thing to do is talk to your child's nursery / school staff (class teacher, special educational needs coordinator) or your health visitor. They will contact their link professional to arrange an initial discussion.

You can also contact the Children and Families Hub.